The Knight's Leap

Escaping the bright midday glare, I scrambled onto a cool concrete bench under the live oaks and climbed right onto a heavy stone game table! Etched deep into the granite was a weathered checkerboard grid. Right on a faded white tile stood an abandoned wooden knight, carved with a sharp snout and flared mane! Naturally, I had to master its secret movement. Two squares forward, one square hook to the right! I wrapped both hands around its polished neck, heaved with all my might, and swung the piece into the air. Thump! The green felt base landed dead center on a dark square. Tactical mastery unlocked!